Why the cross?

This is a short review of ‘The Cross of Christ’ by John Stott.   Why the cross? The simple answer is to satisfy the wrath of God and to show his love. God ‘self-satisfies by self-substitution’, (Stott, p338). The whole bible reveals the nature of God, his holiness, his justice, his mercy and his love. [...]

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The 5 solas

The Reformation of the 16th Century called people to return to the ancient Christian faith, as revealed in the Bible. One of the cries of the Reformation was Ad Fontes, Latin for ‘to the sources’, they wanted the Church to return to what have come to be known as the Five Solas (Latin: alones). 1. [...]

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Monergism

Monergism is the doctrine that our new birth is the work of God, the Holy Spirit alone, with no contribution of man, since the natural man, of himself, has no desire for God and cannot understand spiritual things (1 Cor 2:14, Rom 3:11,12; Rom 8:7; John 3:19, 20). For more about monergism visit monergism.com.

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The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion were established in 1563, and are the historic defining statements of Anglican doctrine. The articles, finalized in 1571, had a lasting effect on religion in the United Kingdom and elsewhere through their incorporation into and propagation through the Book of Common Prayer. Here are the articles in full.   I. Of [...]

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